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In the centre of Royal Road University is a castle and beautiful botanical gardens. Walking around the castle grounds and the botanical grounds are free, though parking on campus is not free. Entry into the castle is offered seasonally with a guided tour. There is only one way into the botanical gardens at that is through a gate on the north side of the castle, just west of the castle.
Hatley Park National Historic Site is located in Colwood, British Columbia, in Greater Victoria. It is the site of Hatley Castle, a Classified Federal Heritage Building. Since 1995, the mansion and estate have been used for the public Royal Roads University. From the 1940s to 1995, it was used to train military officers.
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This is a private golf course. Young deer are often seen there.
Explore the underground magazines, a popular attraction that features an exciting array of historical gun batteries and bunkers. The site is filled with informative panels and there is an entrance fee.
A long-time running historic lighthouse at the head of Esquimalt Harbour. It can be reached by footpath from Fort Rodd Hill National Historic Park.
The town centre, is on Goldstream Ave where local businesses, the library, the Veteran's Memorial Park, police station and City Hall are found. A traffic circle around a musical beautiful fountain, sidewalks and cafe's create for a pedestrian friendly environment.
Has a kid playground and sandy beach. Fishing for bass off the pier is pleasant.
Offers water park, skating, bowling, mini golf, soccer/rugby fields. Starlight Stadium, located in the park, hosts many Rugby Canada events, most notably the country's stop on the World Rugby Women's Sevens Series for national rugby sevens teams. It is now also home to the local professional soccer team, Pacific FC (see below).